Holding & ServiceQuestion 207 of 320
A kitchen checks its hot-held mashed potatoes every 2 hours. At the 2-hour check they read 128°F. What is the correct corrective action?
a.Reheat the potatoes to 165°F and return them to hot holding
b.Discard the potatoes immediately
c.Raise the steam table dial and recheck in an hour
d.Move the potatoes to the cold line and serve them chilled
Explanation
Because the potatoes were checked on a 2-hour schedule, they have been below 135°F for no more than 2 hours, which is within the window for corrective action. Reheating to 165°F destroys pathogens that may have grown, and the potatoes can then go back on the line.
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